Every so often a production comes along that stuns and takes your breath away. This is one of them – the direction and the acting oozes quality.

Arthur Miller’s 1955 play still feels fresh, retaining its power as a tremendous piece of dramatic theatre. As with Greek tragedy there is an air of inevitability to the unfolding events and the play’s climactic ending. The similarity continues with the use of a chorus – in this case a lawyer acting as the narrator.

Eddie Carbone, having raised his orphaned niece Catherine, finds it impossible to accept that she is no longer his “baby”, and reacts to their relationship being threatened by her blossoming womanhood. His obsession is unhealthy, leading to jealousy following the arrival of a young immigrant.

The play is a skilful observation of relationships, providing the actors with challenging roles that are fully met throughout. Bill Arundel’s Eddie is spot-on – a raging bull unable to acknowledge the reason behind his jealousy is his incestuous feelings for his niece, played with a trusting innocence by Hannah Brain. As his neglected wife, Tessa Pointing gives a performance full of passion.

This is a production that should not be missed.